How to find cheap flights to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Alexandria International Airport is Rs411,414. A return plane ticket to AEX right now is Rs843,761.
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It's typically recommended to book roughly seven months before you plan to depart. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Alexandria, where Alexandria International Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Alexandria by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This allows you to compare fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Alexandria International Airport.
Best time to go to Alexandria
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Alexandria is usually December.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to AEX that fits your budget and itinerary.
Head to Alexandria in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AEX, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
November is the least busy time of year to visit if you're after a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Alexandria then.
With averages of between 21ºC and 37ºC, July is when Alexandria is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from 0ºC to 17ºC, January has the lowest temperatures.
With five days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Alexandria.
Expect the heaviest showers during August, which gets around 15 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Alexandria International Airport (AEX): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Alexandria with Delta or American Airlines. These airlines operate nonstop flights to Alexandria International Airport.
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your AEX plane ticket with Delta. Up to 88% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
Once you arrive at AEX, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to AEX? These hotels close to Alexandria International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Kick off your Alexandria holiday sooner by booking a car hire in AEX. Budget, Avis and National are well-known names to pick from here.
If you're catching an onward flight from Alexandria International Airport or flying home from there, you're unlikely to be delayed. Up to 80% of all departures from AEX reach their destination on time.
Getting to central Alexandria from Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
The distance from AEX to central Alexandria is about 13 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to AEX, the drive to the centre takes around 15 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Alexandria, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Alexandria highlights
These leading attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Alexandria:
Alexandria Museum of Art: Around 0.16 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Alexandria Zoological Park: Take on this landmark next. About 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Alexandria experience.
How to get to Natchitoches from Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
Going straight to Natchitoches? From AEX, it'll take around 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Opelousas
Opelousas is another city that you can easily reach from Alexandria International Airport. It's around 97 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Opelousas.
Explore more of the United States
In the mood to keep exploring? New Orleans will add something special to your trip to the United States. It's around 290 kilometres south-east of Alexandria and features Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde. The main airport for this city is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Baton Rouge might just steal the show during your trip to the United States. You'll find it roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Alexandria. Beauregard Town Historic District, Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol rank among the top sights.
About 177 kilometres north-west of Alexandria, Shreveport brings even more to your adventure. Top reasons to go include Adventure Fun Park, Elvis Presley Statue and Lincoln Park.
